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Ratel ICV - INFANTRY COMBAT VEHICLE |
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Written by William Marshall - SA Colour & Markings Armour
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Sunday, 09 July 2000 |
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It is classified as a Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV). Infantry can fight from inside the vehicle by using the firing ports or be dismounted on or near their objective. The vehicle was designed for use in Africa and is equipped with wheels rather than tracks for mobility and reliability over long distances. The Ratel is expected to cover 80000 km before major repairs are needed. Design work on the Ratel started in 1968 with the first prototypes being completed in 1974 and the first production series vehicles being delivered in 1976. The Mk II entered service in 1979 and the improved version, the Mk III, was already in production in 1988. VEHICLE TYPES:  The Ratel ZT-3 127mm anti-tank.
The Ratel was developed into the following variants : - Ratel 20mm ICV.
- Ratel Command 12,7mm.
- Ratel 90mm FSV.
- Ratel Logistics (Prototype only).
- Ratel 81mm Mortar.
- Ratel ZT-3 127mm Anti-Tank.
- Ratel 60mm Mortar.
- Ratel Repair Vehicle.
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